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Sep 07, 2013 02:30 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Red Bull Racing at the 2013 Formula One Italian Grand PrixRed Bull Racing has locked out the front row for the 2013 Formula One Italian Grand Prix after a strong performance at today’s qualifying session. Star driver Sebastian Vettel took pole position thanks to a best effort of 1:23.755. His team-mate Mark Webber wasn’t far behind, managing a 1:23.968. Then it was Sauber’s Nico...

Sep 07, 2013 12:05 pm | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Jaguar C-X17 crossover concept leaked imageRumblings about a Jaguar SUV or crossover date back several years but never really made the headlines until a few weeks ago when it was revealed the British automaker was planning a landmark announcement at the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. There’s little doubt as to what Jaguar is planning to announce anymore, as the automaker has...

Sep 07, 2013 12:00 pm | Jeff Glucker
Toyota Corolla With WeedA Toyota Corolla is a good car for a lot of people on this planet. That's why it sells so well. It is efficient, basic, and affordable. It's not good at hauling stuff though, and it shouldn't be used in such a manner. More specifically, it shouldn't be used to try and transport 20 marijuana plants at night while the headlights are off. Consider...

Sep 07, 2013 07:30 am | Viknesh Vijayenthiran
2015 Lamborghini Cabrera (Gallardo Replacement) spy shotsWith the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show just days away, many of the new car’s set to be revealed in the German financial hub have dominated the headlines this week. However, there’s plenty happening elsewhere, like the development of the Gallardo-replacing Cabrera (name not confirmed). This advanced prototype was spotted somewhere in Europe...

Sep 06, 2013 09:08 pm | Nelson Ireson
James Hunt's 1977 McLaren M26 F1 race car. Photos via RK Motors.Known for his womanizing, partying ways as much as his brilliance behind the wheel of an F1 car, James Hunt was a racing icon. He's being further immortalized in the upcoming Ron Howard movie Rush, showcasing his battle with Niki Lauda during the 1976 season. Now, Hunt's 1977 McLaren M26 race car is going up for auction. The specs on a 36-year-old...

Sep 06, 2013 07:38 pm | Nelson Ireson
Second Bugatti Veyron 'Legend' special-edition teased for FrankfurtThe Bugatti Veyron has long, long legs. It's been on the market since 2005 in one form or another, evolving over the better part of the past decade from its original 1,000-horsepower specification to a range of Grand Sport, Grand Sport Vitesse, and limited-edition models. A new special edition will join the flock at Frankfurt. While all Bugatti...

Sep 06, 2013 07:14 pm | Jeff Glucker
Slide RideRyan Tuerck, for those of you who don't know, is a Formula Drift driver who is top-tier wheelman when it comes to the land of vast oversteer. He also happens to be a guy who likes to have fun, lots and lots of fun. He has a YouTube channel that showcases much of this fun, and a past video saw him try out a new invention he calls the Slide Ride...

Sep 06, 2013 05:27 pm | Jeff Glucker
racecar catches on fireCrashes are a part of racing. It's not a desirable part, but it is something that every driver understands could happen at pretty much anytime. Being prepared for such an occurrence is a necessary precaution. This means everything from protective clothing, the appropriate racing harness and roll cage, and also understanding how to quickly exit a...

Sep 06, 2013 08:10 pm | Joel Feder
Manufacture RETRO's Lamborghini Unique Racing DeskThis week has been filled with craziness. From 2,200+ horsepower twin-turbo Saleen S7 dyno pulls, to a jet-powered semi truck at a drag strip, to a semi truck attempting to break a jump record and ending up at a yard sale, the word epic could be thrown around for quite a few videos we posted this week. That's before we even touch on the pre-2013...

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